Posts Tagged ‘African’
African Political Action Committee (APAC) to host Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception
On November 19th, the African Political Action Committee (APAC) will host its Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception. This event will be held at the Akainyah Gallery, 357 W. Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois from 6pm until 12:00am.On November 19th, the [Read More]
Edward Okpa for Mayor of Dallas
Edward Okpa, is the only black or minority candidate running for the mayoral seat. He is a Harvard graduate and a successful entrepreneur with a background in commercial real estate and international business. This will be Okpa's third run at the office. May 14th is the [Read More]
Scattered Trees a Black History Reflection by Baron and Jason Harper
Scattered Trees a Black History Reflection by Baron and Jason HarperIn commemoration of Black History Month 2011, Jason and his brother Baron Harper shot a short documentary. The documentary is about a conversation they had in Chicago about what it's like being [Read More]
Ethiopian Restaurants – It’ the Injera bread stupid!
Source: ClickEatDrink.com Some of the most respected food critics across the nation have analyzed and graded the food and atmosphere of Ethiopian restaurants with performance ratings such as “Best African Restaurant,” “Best Vegetarian Food,” [Read More]
Jimmy Cliff says African leaders must resist foreign influences
While en route to Freetown, Sierra Leone, West African, Jamaican reggae singer and actor Jimmy Cliff, 62 year-old made a stopover at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. Jimmy Cliff, a Peace Ambassador to the Economic Community of West African [Read More]
Gabourey Sidibe graces Elle magazine October Issue
Gabourey Sidibe graces Elle magazine's October Issue Photo: Carter SmithIn celebration of its 25th anniversary “favorite 25-somethings”, Elle magazine selected four stars to grace their October issue. Along with Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe are Lauren [Read More]
Africa-US Today Newspaper host World Premier Media network
Contact: AFRICA-US TODAY NEWSPAPER Wale Idreez, Publisher/Editor usafriglo@yahoo.com africatoday10@yahoo.com 312-912-4737 AFRICA-US TODAY NEWSPAPER host invited to the World Premier of Media gala network eventYou are cordially invited to the World Premier of Media [Read More]
Caster Semenya South African Track Star is ready and set
After 9 months, the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) has finally cleared Caster Semenya, 19 year-old, to compete as a female. Male, female or a combination of both? Well, after 9 months, the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) finally cleared [Read More]
Russians Elect First Black African Politician
Jean Gregoire Sagbo, 48 year-old, originally from Benin, West African was elected as one of the 10 municipal councilors in the town of Novozavidovo. Jean Gregoire Sagbo, 48 year-old, originating from Benin, West African was elected as one of the 10 municipal [Read More]
Carpetbaggers and Neer do wells
By: Solomon Vincent Solomon VincentIn a Search for the Truth The young man stood completely erect. He was very tall and had broad shoulders. He could have passed for a small giant. He stared longingly into the horizon, past the white sails of the ships billowing in [Read More]
Human Capital and Cultural Freedom
By Frank T. Scruggs Human capital is the development one’s self to sell one’s labor, skills and or talent in the marketplace. Labor is more than manual labor or factory work but should also be considered things such as academic skills, athletic prowess, business [Read More]
Caster Semenya gets a makeover – How You Like Me Now
Madeup Caster Semenya appeared on the September 10th issue of the South African magazine, You.Caster Semenya, the South African 18 year-old track star got a little makeover for a spread in the the September 10th issue of the South African magazine, You. SeeMombo.com [Read More]
As Obama visit, are African incapable of ruling themselves
President Obama and family visit Ghana The United States of America’s first African unhyphenated American president, Barack Obama arrived in Ghana, West Africa yesterday. This will be President Obama’s first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa since [Read More]
Frederick Douglass : What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
By Charles S. Mombo Post sponsored by: SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants On July 4, 1852 at an Independence Day meeting sponsored by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society, Frederick Douglass, a former slave, delivered a speech showing the contradiction between [Read More]
Interview with recording artist Dana Divine
Dana DivineDespite her very busy schedule as producer, writer, performer and an on-air personality at Chicago’s popular urban radio station 107.5 WGCI; the sensational and talented Dana Divine (DD) still found the time to sit and chat with ChocolateCity.cc (CC). [Read More]
